The meaning of Discover: The word ‘discover’ goes back to Latin dis- and cooperire, meaning ‘to remove the covering; completely uncover.’ By 1553, it was used to mean ‘seeing or gaining knowledge of something previously unknown’ and ‘finding out; bringing to light.’ You discover (‘uncover’) something that is already there, something that has existed but is generally unknown.
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OUR MISSION LUKE 9:2
‘And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.’
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OUR VISION WRITE THE VISION DOWN
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and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; but the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:2-4.
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OUR VISION THE IMPORTANCE OF VISION
If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble over themselves; But when they attend Text to what He reveals, they are most blessed. Proverbs 29:18 (Message) Let us watch a short presentation of what happened in 2012. Please check the resources page for the accompanying video. SHARE
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OUR VISION VISION REQUIRES PLANNING
Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts. Proverbs 24:3-4 (Living Bible)
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OUR VISION VISION HAS STRUCTURE
Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need lots of good counsel. (TLB) Don’t go to war without wise guidance; there is safety in many counsellors. Proverbs 24:6 (Message)
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OUR VISION FOUR PHASE STRATEGY
02 BLESS OUR NEIGHBOURS
01 COVER OUR CITY
03 SEND TO THE NATION
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04 TOUCH THE WORLD
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SHARE HEAD OF SHARE: JAMES DANIELL This is the first stage of the journey of faith and is essentially about sharing the love of God for those seeking a more meaningful relationship with Him, be it the seeker, disillusioned or believer who desires to know Jesus and wants to go deeper with God the Father. SHARE
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CARE HEAD OF CARE: PASTOR MICHAEL FLETCHER The second stage of the journey of faith is essentially for those who have given their lives to God and desire to grow through fellowship and worship with other like minded believers, to better understand the DNA of a Christian family and finding their place to function. SHARE
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PREPARE HEAD OF PREPARE: PASTOR SEAN LEASK The third stage of the journey of faith is essentially about getting equipped and involved with the Mission of the Church. The Bible challenges us to study to show ourselves mature, rightly dividing the Word of truth so that we can be effective in helping others on their journey of faith. SHARE
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DARE HEAD OF DARE: PASTOR DARRELL IRWIN The forth stage of the journey of faith is essentially about taking the Vision of the Church into our community. This is done through street evangelism, prison ministry, sports and business outreach and church empowering, using all available media. SHARE
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WELFARE HEAD OF WELFARE: STEVE LEWIS Welfare undergirds the process of those participating in the journey of faith. Welfare enables us to have a spiritual home to do what we need to do. It provides resources to feed those in need and help those on the mission field. Welfare is only possible through the generous giving of the saints into the vision. SHARE
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WE SUPPORT...
HOPE CITY CHURCH
GOSPEL LIFE
CHRIS LODEWYK
CHRISTIAN MEN’S NETWORK
HOPE 4 ISRAEL
LOVE ZAMBIA
WE SUPPORT...
JESSE DUPLANTIS MINISTRIES
KENNETH COPELAND MINISTRIES
MARK HANKINS MINISTRIES
CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS
OUR VALUES DOING LIFE IN FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENTIALLY
PASTORAL TEAM ON STAFF
PASTOR SEAN & MICHELLE LEASK
PASTOR DARRELL & CLARE IRWIN
PASTOR MICHAEL & VICKY FLETCHER
PASTORAL TEAM ON STAFF
PASTOR DANIELE & ANTONELLA FORTE
STEVE & GAYNOR LEWIS
SIMON & EMMA COWLING
THE CHALLENGE WE FACE THE STATE OF THE NATION We are now considered to be a secular society where the redefining of biblical marriage is strongly contested and we have seen the church in the UK continually compromise in areas of biblical leadership and moral values. This is what the Apostle Paul warned about: But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. 2 Timothy 3:1-5. SHARE
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THE CHALLENGE WE FACE THE STATE OF THE NATION I believe that the church is responsible for allowing our nation to slide into moral deprivation and it is the church that needs to once again discover the importance of God’s Word to lead us back to moral integrity. If we are going to rebuild our city and nation, then we need to help people understand what the Word of God says about doing life together. The Word of God helps us re-establish the moral values of our society, expose the deception of this present age and bring healing to broken and bruised people. This is the mission I believe that God requires of us in 2013. Yes, the walls are coming down to allow us the opportunity to once again speak out responsibly about the truths of God’s word in four key areas: SHARE
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The four key areas are: Leadership, Life, Legacy and Land. Which translate into knowing how to lead yourself before you embark on leading others. Making life work in all areas of life. Having a mission to live by and a vision to go to and leaving an inheritance for the next generation.
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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16
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DISCOVER: LEADERSHIP VISION AND PURPOSE For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?; not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:5-7. SHARE
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VISION AND PURPOSE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES A LIFE OF SELF DENIAL • Leading Self successfully • Leading our Family relationally • Leading our Church purposefully • Leading our Community morally • Leading Business righteously
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DISCOVER: LIFE KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE
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This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8. SHARE
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KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE THE WORD TAKES THE STRESS OUT OF DOING LIFE • Live life Selflessly • Live Family generationally • Live Church educationally
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• Live Community socially • Live Business ethically
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DISCOVER: LEGACY INVESTING FOR ETERNITY And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgements as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren. Deuteronomy 4:8-9. SHARE
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INVESTING FOR ETERNITY DEFINING A CLEAR STATEMENT OF INTENT • Establish a Script of Morality • Establish Vision for Family • Establish a Church Vocationally • Establish Community Self Sufficiency • Establish a Business Charitably
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DISCOVER: LAND COVERING OUR CITY
And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations. Isaiah 61:4.
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COVERING OUR CITY SUCCESS DETERMINES INFLUENCE • Independently free financially • Family established unitedly • Church influencing morally • Community healed socially • Business expanding influentially
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Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, .............. And make the desolate cities inhabited. Isaiah 54:2-3.
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PREPARED TO DARE 1. SPREAD THE WORD 1. We desire to have 3 additional campuses by the end of the year. We are in the process of negotiating with two venues at the moment and hope to be in one of them by month end. 2. We will be launching our first International Carmel Bible College in Italy in September with Pastor Daniele Forte. 3. We will be recording another Carmel Worship Album with all the news songs by mid year for distribution. SHARE
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PREPARED TO DARE 1. SPREAD THE WORD 4. To encourage prayer for our streets together with Neighbourhood Prayer Network and get people get praying for their neighbourhood. 5. To open our Carmel Ministry Association to ministers and churches who share our DNA for the things of God. 6. To make the Faith Dome a reality and purchase the deeds for the property next door and see God’s Word fulfilled. SHARE
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PREPARED TO DARE 2. REACH PEOPLE 1. Our Conferences and special events are there to encourage people who are searching for truth to encounter Jesus in a special way. 2. Added to the calendar is Dr. Guy and Ilke Peh who will be coming back to do a “Signs, Wonders and Miracles” meetings. 3. Pastor Paul Brady will return with our annual “Prayer, Praise and Prophecy” meetings for 3 nights in May. SHARE
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PREPARED TO DARE CONFERENCES
YOUNG ADULTS
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PREPARED TO DARE 3. OVERCOME ISSUES 1. As this is a year of discovery we plan to do seminars around the family, community and business as the year progresses. 2. Topics covered will be Successful Family Living, Empowered Marriage, Positive Children in a Negative world and Business by the Book. 3. These will take place on a Friday and all day Saturday for possible future screening on Christian Television. SHARE
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PREPARED TO DARE 4. AND BECOME MESSENGERS OF HOPE 1. We have been given free time on Christian Television to air our meetings. We now have a studio to do short programs but need 3 broadcasting camera’s for our meetings. 2. Our Storehouse is in the process of being registered as a community help centre to aid those in our community who are in need. 3. Missions plays an important part of this ministry and the mission field grows bigger with each passing year. SHARE
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED BRIDGING THE GAP
HOW TO GET INVOLVED BRIDGING THE GAP 1. GATHER NUMERICALLY 1+1 = THE CHURCH DOUBLED
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2. LIVE DANGEROUSLY JOIN A LIFE GROUP
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3. ATTEND REGULARLY GET EQUIPPED TO FUNCTION
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4. SERVE DILIGENTLY BUILD THE KINGDOM
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5. INVEST GENEROUSLY FURTHER THE KINGDOM
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OUR CONFESSION The walls are coming down And we will abound With favour all around So step out in faith And hasten your gait And do not abate Stay together in unity Hearts preserved in purity and Mouths declaring victory Keep your eyes on the prize And do not slaken your stride For Your victory has arrived What the Lord said He will do His Word is sure and it's true His grace will see it come through
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